Magnesium metal is produced by passing an electric current through molten MgCl 2 obtained from evaporated seawater.
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Magnesium metal is produced by passing an electric current through molten MgCl2 obtained from evaporated seawater. Carbon and platinum rods serve as electrodes, and we can write the redox equation as follows:
Indicate each of the following for this nonspontaneous process:
(a) Oxidation half-cell reaction
(b) Reduction half-cell reaction
(c) Anode and cathode
(d) Direction of electron flow.
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Introductory Chemistry Concepts And Critical Thinking
ISBN: 9780321804907
7th Edition
Authors: Charles Corwin
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